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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.89, 1,270.01 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.89, 1,270.01 and 435.32 is: 653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.89 : 1,270.01 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.89/1,270.01 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.89x = 1,270.01 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.89x = 552,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,860.75/845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.58

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